Grant to help reduce Johne's disease in dairy cows

A new $500,000 grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow Cornell researchers to continue their research to identify a bacterium in milk linked to Johne's disease.

First vet-learning simulation center features robo-pets

The Vet College's advanced pet simulators are allowing the simulation learning model to spread throughout the veterinary curriculum and paving the way for other institutions to follow suit.

$6 million gift advances veterinary medical research

The Starr Foundation, chaired by Maurice R. Greenberg, has committed $6 million to the College of Veterinary Medicine. The gift will create two endowed professorships in clinical research.

Hypertension traced to source in brain

A new study traces hypertension to a newfound cellular source in the brain and shows that treatments targeting this area can reverse the disease. (Dec. 17, 2012)

More than 900 students will get their degrees this winter

Nick Lawrie '13 will graduate in January with the ability to follow his passion for 'helping the little guy,' thanks to his ILR School education and Cornell financial aid. (Dec. 17, 2012)

Things to Do, Nov. 30-Dec. 7

Events on campus this week include Christmas Vespers in Sage Chapel, student dance and theater productions, author Kristin Kimball on farming, holiday pet photos and a collection for shelter animals. (Nov. 29, 2012)

Howard Evans to discuss his seminal dog anatomy book

Howard Evans, professor emeritus of veterinary and comparative anatomy, will discuss his book, 'Miller's Anatomy of the Dog,' Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. in Mann Library. (Nov. 6, 2012)

Cornell offers only U.S. salmonella dublin test for cattle

Cornell is the only institution in the country that offers a new test for salmonella dublin, which can affect cattle and endangers humans. (Oct. 31, 2012)

Robin Davisson receives American Heart Association award

Robin Davisson, professor of molecular physiology, was recently awarded the 2012 Arthur C. Corcoran Memorial Award and Lecture from the American Heart Association. (Oct. 31, 2012)